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13 May 2021 |
MINUTES
OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Council
Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Thursday, 13 May
2021 AT 10.00
am
PRESENT: Mayor John Carter (HWTM), Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Cr David Clendon, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Mate Radich, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr Moko Tepania, Cr John Vujcich
IN ATTENDANCE: Emma Davis (Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Deputy Chairperson), Adele Gardner (Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson), Belinda Ward (Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board)
STAFF PRESENT: Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy - Acting), Jacine Warmington (General Manager - Corporate Services - Acting)
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
His Worship the Mayor commenced the meeting with the Council prayer.
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Nil
Nil.
4 Ngā Kōrero A Te Koromatua / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Taituarā award presentation to Far North District Council Staff that contributed to the Nothing But Net Intiative. Ana Mules accepted the award on behalf of all staff involved including: Sheryl Gavin, Catherine Langford, Matt McCambridge, Bill Lee, Helen Cumming, Damon Campbell, Tanya Reid, Rob Cottrell, Guy du Toit, Thomas van Dalen, Roxanne Harrison and Sarah Benikowsky.
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5.2 Long Term Plan 2021-31 Deliberations Agenda item 5.2 document number A3123105, pages 19 - 69 refers. |
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Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court 1. Key issues 1.1 Housing for the Elderly 1.1a) That Council instructs the Chief Executive Officer to commence the process of identifying one or more Community Housing Providers to purchase Far North District Council’s Housing for the Elderly assets. At 11:16 am, Deputy Mayor Ann Court left the meeting. At 11:17 am, Deputy Mayor Ann Court returned to the meeting. Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania 1. Key issues 1.1a) That Council instructs the Chief Executive Officer to commence the process of identifying one or more providers that would enable the best option for partially or fully divesting Far North District Council’s Housing for the Elderly assets; and that,i. The Chief Executive Office report back to Council (including next steps); and that, ii. with strict requirements to protect existing tenant arrangements, and maintain or increase the number of units and level of service available in the District, over time.
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court and Cr Kelly Stratford carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/17 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania 1.1a) That Council instructs the Chief Executive Officer to commence the process of identifying one or more providers that would enable the best option for partially or fully divesting Far North District Council’s Housing for the Elderly assets; and that,i. The Chief Executive Office report back to Council (including next steps); and that, ii. with strict requirements to protect existing tenant arrangements, and maintain or increase the number of units and level of service available in the District, over time. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court and Cr Kelly Stratford carried RESOLUTION 2021/18 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 1.2 Enable sustainable economic development 1.2a) That Council agrees to become an equal shareholder in Northland Inc (resulting in Northland Inc becoming a Council Controlled Organisation of Far North District Council), subject to: - committing to financial contributions of $82,000 in year one to $500,000 in year 10 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan - Kaipara District Council confirming their equal shareholding and funding commitment - Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council confirming their equal shareholding. 1.2b) That Council requests the Chief Executive Officer implement all necessary steps to enact the decision above so that it is effective from 1 July 2021, the start of the financial year. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Against: Crs Mate Radich, Moko Tepania carried Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 1.3 Fairer and simpler rates 1.3a) That Council transition to calculating the general rate on land value to capital value in 10% annual increments over the next 10 years. In Favour: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Felicity Foy, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Mate Radich and Rachel Smith LOST 1.3b) That Council retains the Uniform Annual General Charge. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Against: Cr Moko Tepania carried 1.3c) That Council retains the current roading Uniform Annual General Charge and differentials. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried 1.3d) That Council retains the commercial differential at 2.75. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Cr Kelly Stratford carried 1.3e) That Council retains the scheme-based targeted rating of water and wastewater. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Rachel Smith and Moko Tepania carried 1.3f) That Council retains the current availability rate for water and wastewater connections at 100%. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Against: Crs David Clendon, Mate Radich and Moko Tepania carried 1.3g) That Council increases the targeted rate for stormwater so that 90% of urban stormwater costs are levied on urban ratepayers based on capital value and the remainder funded through the general rate. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Crs Mate Radich, Kelly Stratford Abstained: Cr Rachel Smith carried
NOTE: 1.3h was removed due to 1.3a being carried. Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 1.3i) That Council further investigates its rating system, including introduction of differentials.
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court carried At 12:01 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford left the meeting. At 12:04 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford returned to the meeting. Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court 1.3j) That Council introduces a public good charge of $15 per rateable property for water and $15 per rateable property for wastewater. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and Moko Tepania Against: Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Mate Radich and John Vujcich carried The amendments became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/19 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 1.3 Fairer and simpler rates 1.3a) That Council retains the Uniform Annual General Charge. 1.3b) That Council retains the current roading Uniform Annual General Charge and differentials. 1.3c) That Council retains the commercial differential at 2.75. 1.3d) That Council retains the scheme-based targeted rating of water and wastewater. 1.3e) That Council retains the current availability rate for water and wastewater connections at 100% 1.3f) That Council increases the targeted rate for stormwater so that 90% of urban stormwater costs are levied on urban ratepayers based on capital value and the remainder funded through the general rate. 1.3g) That Council further investigates its rating system, including introduction of differentials. 1.3h) That Council introduces a public good charge of $15 per rateable property for water and $15 per rateable property for wastewater. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried At 12:01 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford left the meeting. At 12:04 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford returned to the meeting. The meeting was adjourned from 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm. resolution 2021/20 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Mate Radich 2. Other items consulted on 2.1 Fees and charges 2.1a) That Council adopts the schedule of fees and charges for 2021/22 proposed. 2.1b) That Council delegate the CEO authority to make any final minor edits to the fees and charges prior to publication. 2.2 Rating policies 2.2a) That Council adopt the amended Rate Relief Policies, including the amendments to R21/01, R21/02 and the revocation of R21/03 following the enactment of the Rating of Whenua Māori Amendment Bill. 2.3 Significance and Engagement Policy 2.3a) That Council adopts the Significance and Engagement policy with the following amendment: Section 9 Matters of Significance, criteria for items ‘Of specific interest to Maori’ threshold to read: The proposal has a major and long-term impact on the wellbeing of iwi/hapū/whanau and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water, sites, wāhi tapu, valued flora and fauna, and other taonga. 2.3b) That Council delegate the CEO authority to make any final minor edits to the policy prior to its publication. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 3. Roading and footpaths 3.1 Kerikeri road network 3.1a) That Council note the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court 3.1a) That Council requests the CEO, in accordance with previous resolutions of Council, provide a report to the Infrastructure Committee, in the first quarter of the 2021/22 financial year, on options to deliver the Kerikeri Central Business District bypass within the first 3 years of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan.
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Cr Mate Radich carried Moved: Cr David Clendon Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford And that Council note the submissions, responds positively to community submissions, and as a matter of urgency bring forward investment into the Kerikeri road network including development of infrastructure supporting active transport modes.
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford and Moko Tepania Against: Crs Mate Radich and John Vujcich carried Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 3.2 Footpaths and Walkways 3.2a) That Council requests the Northland Transport Alliance work with the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board to undertake an investigation into pedestrian road safety in Rawene. Note: subject to Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency) deliberations. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried 3.3 Road sealing, dust control and unsealed road maintenance 3.3a) That Council notes the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 3.4 Twin Coast Cycle Trail 3.4a) That Council amends the budget for community pump tracks adjacent to Pou Herenga Tai to $61,500 in 2021/22 and $61,500 in 2022/23. 3.4b) That Council removes the $100,000 allocated for pipe removal from the capital programme at this time and reconsiders it alongside any extension planned for cycle trail work in the future. 3.4c) That Council approves diverting funding for the Imms Road Bridge cycle trail project to the upgrades and safety lighting for the Kaikohe rail tunnel. 3.4d) That Council reviews future investment in cycle trails for the District and retains the current timing of the $14.6 million provided in the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 3.5 Other roading issues 3.5a) That Council notes these submissions but makes no change to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. AMENDMENT Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 3.5a) That Council notes these submissions and request an update report to the Infrastructure committee in the 2021/22 financial year on the potential alternatives to the use of glyphosate and other toxic sprays on road reserves; and that, 3.5b) $30,000 for the maintenance of the full length of the Ahipara seawall be added in year 1. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court carried The amendments became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/21 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 3. Roading and footpaths 3.1a) That Council: i) request the CEO, in accordance with previous resolutions of Council, provide a report to the Infrastructure committee in the first quarter of the 2021/22 financial year, on options to deliver the Kerikeri Central Business District bypass within the first 3 years of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan; and that, ii) note the submissions, responds positively to community submissions, and as a matter of urgency bring forward investment into the Kerikeri road network including development of infrastructure supporting active transport modes. 3.2a) That Council requests the Northland Transport Alliance work with the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board to undertake an investigation into pedestrian road safety in Rawene. 3.2b) That Council notes the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Note: subject to Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency) deliberations. 3.3 Road sealing, dust control and unsealed road maintenance 3.3a) That Council notes the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 3.4 Twin Coast Cycle Trail 3.4a) That Council amends the budget for community pump tracks adjacent to Pou Herenga Tai to $61,500 in 2021/22 and $61,500 in 2022/23. 3.4b) That Council removes the $100,000 allocated for pipe removal from the capital programme at this time and reconsiders it alongside any extension planned for cycle trail work in the future. 3.4c) That Council approves diverting funding for the Imms Road Bridge cycle trail project to the upgrades and safety lighting for the Kaikohe rail tunnel. 3.4d) That Council reviews future investment in cycle trails for the District and retains the current timing of the $14.6 million provided in the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Note: Moving forward we have clear timelines and fair and equitable distribution of funding for the North. 3.5 Other roading issues 3.5) That Council: i) notes these submissions and request an update report to the Infrastructure committee in the 2021/22 financial year on the potential alternatives to the use of glyphosate and other toxic sprays on road reserves; and that, ii) $30,000 for the maintenance of the full length of the Ahipara seawall be added in year 1. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 4. Water supply 4.1 General water 4.1a) That Council note the submissions but that not change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Moved: Cr Moko Tepania Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 4.1a) That Council note the submissions and commit to increasing public communications empowering water tank installation on private property by private owners. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/22 Moved: Cr Moko Tepania Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 4.1a) That Council note the submissions and commit to increasing public communications empowering water tank installation on private property by private owners. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Mayor John Carter 5. Wastewater 5.1 General wastewater 5.1a) That Council note the submissions and continue to investigate wastewater and water infrastructure options for the Waipapa area in alignment with the Kerikeri/Waipapa Structure Plan, and report findings to the Infrastructure committee in the first 3 years of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith and Moko Tepania Against: Crs Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich carried Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Mayor John Carter That Council add $75,000 per annum to years 1 and 2 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to resource investigating water and waste water infrastructure options in the Waipapa area as per resolution 5.1a). In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy and Rachel Smith Against: Crs Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Abstained: Crs Mate Radich and Moko Tepania carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/23 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Mayor John Carter 5. Wastewater 5.1 General wastewater 5.1a) That Council note the submissions and continue to investigate wastewater and water infrastructure options for the Waipapa area in alignment with the Kerikeri/Waipapa Structure Plan, and report findings to the Infrastructure committee in the first 3 years of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 5.1b) That Council add $75,000 per annum to years 1 and 2 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to resource investigating water and waste water infrastructure options in the Waipapa area as per resolution 5.1a). In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy and Rachel Smith Against: Crs Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Abstained: Crs Mate Radich and Moko Tepania carried Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Mayor John Carter 6 Solid Waste Management 6.1 General solid waste management 6.1a) That Council notes the submissions but makes no change to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried At 2:42 pm, Cr Mate Radich left the meeting. RESOLUTION 2021/25 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 7. District Facilities 7.1 Sporting facilities 7.1a) That Council notes the submissions but makes no change to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 7.2 Broadwood Swing Bridge 7.2a) That Council engage with the Broadwood community to review their design and costings for a repairs/replacement bridge and help them to secure funding for the project. Moved: Cr Moko Tepania Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That $100,000 be retained for the Broadwood Swing Bridge.
In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/26 Moved: Cr Moko Tepania Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 7.2 Broadwood Swing Bridge 7.2a) That Council: i) engage with the Broadwood community to review their design and costings for a repairs/replacement bridge and help them to secure funding for the project; and that, ii) retain $100,000 for the Broadwood Swing Bridge. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr Dave Collard 7.3 Public toilets That $200k for toilets be included in year 3 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to avoid adverse environmental effects from high tourism activities and high use. The funding and location of the toilets at Ahipara shall be agreed to with Department of Conservation and local mana whenua. At 3:08 pm, Cr Rachel Smith left the meeting. At 3:11 pm, Cr Rachel Smith returned to the meeting. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy and Moko Tepania Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Abstained: Cr Rachel Smith The Mayor used casting vote in favour. carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/27 7.3 Public toilets 7.3a) That Council i. notes the submissions; and that, ii. $200k for Ahipara toilets be included in year 3 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to avoid adverse environmental effects from high tourism activities and high use. The funding and location of the toilets at Ahipara shall be agreed to with Department of Conservation and local mana whenua. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy and Moko Tepania Against: Deputy Mayors Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Kelly Stratford and John Vujcich Abstained: Cr Rachel Smith The Mayor used casting vote in favour. RESOLUTION 2021/28 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy 7.4 General District Facilities 7.4a) That Council approves the re-timing of funding for the Opononi War Memorial Hall from years four and five to years one and two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 7.4b) That Council notes all other submissions but makes no change to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried The meeting was adjourned from 3.12 pm to 3.25 pm. Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court 7.5 Far North Holdings Limited 7.5a) That Council approve the following capital works amendments: - Taipa seawall $90,000 in year two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court and Cr Kelly Stratford carried - Waipapa Landing carpark additional funding of $110,000 in year two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon and Felicity Foy Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich LOST - Pukenui carpark retiming of $381,000 in year two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court and Cr Kelly Stratford CARRIED - Rangitane maritime additional funding of $157,500 in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Abstained: Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard and Felicity Foy lost The amendments became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/29 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Deputy Mayor Ann Court 7.5 Far North Holdings Limited 7.5a) That Council approve the following capital works amendments: - Taipa seawall $90,000 in year two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan - Pukenui carpark retiming of $381,000 in year two of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 8. Community Boards 8.1 Te Hiku 8.1a) That Council notes the submission from the Te Hiku Community Board and commits to continued collaboration towards achieving the aspirations of the Board. Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Mayor John Carter That a $15,000 allocation be made in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan for the Mangonui Information Centre. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Kelly Stratford and Moko Tepania Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Rachel Smith and John Vujcich carried 8.2 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa 8.2a) That Council notes the submission from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board and commits to continued collaboration towards achieving the aspirations of the Board. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court carried The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/30 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 8. Community Boards 8.1 Te Hiku 8.1a) That Council: i. notes the submission from the Te Hiku Community Board and commits to continued collaboration towards achieving the aspirations of the Board; and that, ii. an allocation of $15,000 be made in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan for the Mangonui Information Centre. 8.2 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa 8.2a) That Council notes the submission from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board and commits to continued collaboration towards achieving the aspirations of the Board. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court Abstained: Cr David Clendon carried Meeting Duration 2021/31 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford That Council agrees that the meeting continue beyond the six hour duration in Standing Order 4.2 - Meeting Duration, to discuss the remaining items left on the agenda. carried Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania 9. District Services That Council include $400,000 per year for years 1,2 and 3 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan capital programme to address the renewals and investment in the Far North Tsunami network. In Favour: Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Mayor John Carter and Deputy Mayor Ann Court carried 9.1 Dog control and amenities 9.1a) That Council note the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. The amendment became the substantive motion. RESOLUTION 2021/32 Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania 9. District Services 9.1 Far North Tsunami Network 9.1a) That Council include $400,000 per year for years 1, 2 and 3 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan capital programme to address the renewals and investment in the Far North Tsunami network. 9.2 Dog control and amenities 9.2a) That Council note the submissions but that no change be made to the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried resolution 2021/33 Moved: Cr Rachel Smith Seconded: Cr Kelly Stratford 10. Strategic Planning & Policy 10.1 General Strategic Planning & Policy 10.1a) That Council note the submissions and commit to reviewing the policy and establishing charges to give effect to the Far North District Council Development Contributions policy, to be consulted on through a 2021-2031 Long Term Plan amendment in year 1 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. At 4:11 pm, Mayor John Carter left the meeting and Deputy Mayor took the Chair. In Favour: Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Deputy Mayor Ann Court carried RESOLUTION 2021/34 Moved: Deputy Mayor Ann Court Seconded: Cr Rachel Smith 10.2 Funding requests 10.2a) That Council approve an operating grant for the Turner Centre of $50,000 in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Note: An amendment was withdrawn. At 4:18 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford left the meeting. At 4:21 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford returned to the meeting. At 4:23 pm, Mayor John Carter returned to the meeting and resumed as the Chair. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried RESOLUTION 2021/35 Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr Dave Collard 10.2 Funding requests 10.2b) That Council approve an operating grant for the Te Ahu Charitable Trust of $50,000 in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried RESOLUTION 2021/36 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy 10.2 Funding requests 10.2c) That Council instruct the Chief Executive to commence the development of a Community Operational Funding Policy and Framework within the next calendar year. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried
RESOLUTION 2021/37 Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 11. Corrections and updates 11.1 Okaihau Playcentre 11.1a) That Council acknowledges that work will continue to identify a legal solution to enable a new use to clear the site and enter into a new lease with a new user. 11.1b) That a report on findings and possible solutions is presented to the Kaikohe/Hokianga Community Board once potential solutions have been identified. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried RESOLUTION 2021/38 Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr Moko Tepania 11.2 Funding for land disposal consents 11.2 That Council approve the addition of $330k to the operational budget for wastewater in year 1 of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to enable staff to review the options for disposal to land for Kaikohe and Kaitaia. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried RESOLUTION 2021/39 Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr John Vujcich 11.3 Amendments as a result of Whenua Māori rating changes 11.3 That Council acknowledge the amendments made to the rating base and operational budgets in response to the changes to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 arising from the Rating of Whenua Māori Amendment Bill. At 5:09 Pm, Cr Kelly Stratford left the meeting. 11.4 Budget requirement for Māori participation 11.4a) That Council approve $50,000 in year one of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan to enable the operationalisation of the resolutions to establish Māori wards and enable Māori participation in Council committees and Community Boards. At 5:12 pm, Cr Kelly Stratford returned to the meeting. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil carried |
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Resolution 2021/40 Moved: Mayor John Carter Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council request the Chief Executive Officer prepare a report by the end of July2021 outlining the capacity to deliver on the capital programme and strategies identified in the resolution passed at deliberations 13 May 2021. In Favour: Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich Against: Nil |
Councillors acknowledged the staff and their hard work for deliberations and the extensive amount of work that they have undertaken on the Long Term Plan and the Rating Review.
6 Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer
Cr Moko Tepania closed the meeting with a karakia.
The meeting closed at 5:32 pm.
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council meeting held on 24 June 2021.
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